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Representative Scott Announces that Post 9/11 Veterans Can Begin Signing Up for the New GI Bill for the 21st Century
May 1, 2009
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Today, Rep. Scott announced that Iraq and Afghanistan veterans can now begin signing up for benefits under the New GI Bill. The “Post-9/11 GI Bill” was enacted last year to restore the promise of a full, four-year college education for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and will take effect on August 1,...
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Congressman David Scott reacts to Iraq status report
Sep 10, 2007
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WASHINGTON—Congressman David Scott received a status report on Iraq today from General David H. Petraeus, Commanding General Multi-National Force – Iraq and the Honorable Ryan C. Crocker, United States Ambassador to Iraq. Congressman Scott participated in the hearing as a member of the Hous...
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Congressman David Scott Hails Passage of Military Readiness Legislation
Aug 2, 2007
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Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3159, the Ensuring Military Readiness through Stability and Predictability Deployment Act, which would mandate troop rest times equal to their deployment times. “Our military men and women are overburdened and stretched nearly to the breaking...
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Scott Statement on Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act
Jul 12, 2007
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Today Congressman David Scott (D-GA) spoke on the House Floor twice in support of the Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act. His remarks appear below:
“Mr. Speaker, I stand 100 percent behind this bill for a responsible redeployment of our troops out of Iraq. Much has been said. There are severa...
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Scott Statement on Memorial Day
May 25, 2007
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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) issued the following statement in honor of Memorial Day:
“Each year on Memorial Day, we honor valiant American soldiers who sacrificed their lives on behalf of our country. We also proudly salute both veterans of our armed forces and the brave and courageous...
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Scott Joins Blue Dog Debate on Iraq Measure
May 22, 2007
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Congressman David Scott (GA-13) joined members of the Blue Dog Coalition to discuss the pending House vote on the latest supplemental bill to fund military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and several domestic programs, including budget shortfalls for Peachcare in Georgia. Scott's F...
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Scott Leads Blue Dog Order on Iraq and National Debt
May 15, 2007
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Tonight, Congressman David Scott (D-GA) joined members of the Blue Dog Coalition to discuss financing of the Iraq war and the nation's growing debt. Scott's remarks are included below:
"Thank you very much, Mr. Ross. As always, it is indeed a pleasure to be with you on this occasion.
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Scott Urges Final Passage of Iraq Supplemental Bill
Apr 25, 2007
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Congressman David Scott (D-GA) made the following statement tonight in support of the Iraq supplemental bill, which passed by a 218-208 vote:"Mr. Speaker, you know, it's hard for me to even sit here and hear the other side talk about this, because they are missing the point. This is about o...
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Congressman Scott to Host Town Hall Meetings in Clayton County
Apr 5, 2007
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Congressman David Scott (D-GA) will convene two Town Hall Meetings on Saturday, April 14, 2007 to hear directly from constituents of the Thirteenth Congressional District. Residents from throughout the district are invited to attend the meetings at Pointe South Middle and Lovejoy High Schools.
Duri...
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Scott Statement on Iraq Supplement and Funds for Peachcare Shortfall
Mar 23, 2007
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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor:Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, so much has been said, and I think we are very clear on the purpose of this bill and the importance of it as far as the war in Iraq is concerned. But there is another aspect to...
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